Next-gen Hills Naturalists

Ep 10, Bookbook Wildlife Shelter with Nalini

Boobook Wildlife Shelter is a perfect haven for birds, marsupials and mammals. The native wildlife in the Dandenong Ranges are often facing danger from habitat destruction to pollution. Nalini has set up a wildlife sanctuary to help rescue many animals such as the feathertail glider, brush tail possum, eastern rosella and many more. She inspires people to be aware and help injured animals. Nalini shares her stories and knowledge about wildlife.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 9, Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery with Raffa

Native plants play a huge role in helping local wildlife. Raffa shares how the Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery grows indigenous plants that support habitat restoration and helps people learn what to plant in their own gardens. 🌳 All links here - https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/boobook-wildlife-shelter-with-nalini/ [https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/boobook-wildlife-shelter-with-nalini/] -- ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 8, Superb Lyrebirds with Alex

Lyrebirds are famous for their incredible mimicry - but their role in the forest is even more amazing. Dr Alex Maisey shares how Superb Lyrebirds shape the ecosystem of Sherbrooke Forest, the sounds they can mimic, and the science behind these remarkable birds. 🌳 All links here - https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/ep-8-superb-lyrebirds-with-alex/ [https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/ep-8-superb-lyrebirds-with-alex/] -- ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 7, Australian Wildlife Health Centre with Gerry

Go inside the Australian Wildlife Health Centre and discover how injured wildlife are cared for. Zoos Victoria vet nurse Gerry Ross shares what it’s like treating animals like the Brush-tailed Possum and how the wildlife hospital works. 🌳 All links here - https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2026/02/26/ep-7-australian-wildlife-health-centre-with-gerry/ [https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2026/02/26/ep-7-australian-wildlife-health-centre-with-gerry/] 📸 Image credit Zoos Victoria -- ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 6, Caring for Country with Aunty Anette

The Dandenong Ranges hold stories that stretch back thousands of years. Aunty Annette, Wurundjeri elder and Aboriginal archaeologist, shares Dreamtime stories like the Bunyip and Bunjil and her wisdom on caring for country. 🎥 Video version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFoJ-zmxTWI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFoJ-zmxTWI] 🌳 All links here - https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2026/02/23/ep-6-caring-for-country-with-aunty-annette/ [https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/2026/02/23/ep-6-caring-for-country-with-aunty-annette/] -- ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.